System Administrator 1

While working to achieve N3B LLCC objectives, will ensure all activities and operations are performed in a safe and deliberate manner; will maintain required safety, security and operational training; assure procedural and regulatory compliance; and make safety, security and quality an integral part of every task; including taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security. Systems Administrator duties and responsibilities include the following: Tasks include designing, implementing, and troubleshooting highly available servers dedicated to Active Directory, DNS, e-mail and communications solutions and supporting Windows-based server hardware and software including general maintenance, upgrades and disaster recovery. Ideal candidate will also have experience with Linux. Candidate will be able to troubleshoot complex problems and work under stressful conditions with rigorous time constraints. Candidate must be able to work in a collaborative environment on multifaceted projects. This position requires constant attention to policies and procedures as required by the business. - Supports and maintains Windows 2012R2 servers - Supports and maintains key backup, deduplication, and log consolidation technologies - Participates in implementing system security patches and software/firmware/system upgrades - Support large, complex VMWare/ESX environments - Assists with the management of day-to-day operations of the virtualized server environment to include monitoring system performance, configuration management, maintenance, patching, scripting, troubleshooting, and repair/recover. - Assists with the management of day-to-day administration of Active Directory including: creating, modifying, removing Windows security groups, file shares, folders, and file permissions. - Assists with the management of day-to-day enterprise messaging environments including: creating, modifying, or deleting of; mailboxes, distribution lists, mail contacts, and transport rules. - Assists with the management of day-to-day operations of the VMware hypervisor and VDI environments including maintaining availability, ensuring security patches are applied, and maintaining base system images. - Assists with the installation and management of host computer operating systems, disk arrays, Ethernet switches, tape libraries, and other components. - Ensures high availability and acceptable levels of performance of mission critical host computer resources. - Develops procedures and documentation to support the server infrastructure environment. - Stays current with technological developments in systems administration technology by attending seminars, training or forums and recommends ways to take advantage of new technology. - Contribute to and maintain security standards and system integrity. - Research and recommend innovative, and where possible automated approaches for system administration tasks. - Enforce and comply with change management processes -Associates degree in Computer Science or 2 years of system administration experience -Minimum of one (1) year system administration experience - Preferred MCSA certification - At least one (1) current technical certification (in system administration, networking, or cyber security). - Must be able to obtain DOE Q clearance Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Skilled working within a Microsoft Active Directory-based enterprise environment regulated by security baselines (DoD DISA STIGs) and protections. - Preferred experience with: Veeam Backup software, Ivanti , SolarWinds, VMWARE View and VSphere, APC Netbotz, MS Exchange, Centrify Identity Service, or RSA - Must be proficient with Windows Server 2012 and Active Directory -Effective interpersonal skills (, ability to work as part of a team, communicate effectively, work/interact effectively and amicably with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures and with diverse personal attributes). -Effective communication skills (, ability to present ideas effectively in formal and informal situations and convey thoughts clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing). -The job level will be determined based upon relevant education, knowledge, skills, and abilities demonstrated at the time of the interview. Working Conditions and Physical Requirements (Sedentary Work): Sedentary Work Category - The employee exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to touch or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or age.